8 hours ago
Captain’s error caused ferry crash, investigation concludes
The captain took improper steps when one of the ferry’s throttles failed to respond, a JTA report says.…
12 hours ago
Metro Diner set to open Monday in St. Johns County
The new restaurant is in the Publix-anchored Johns Creek Center at 2851 County Road 210 W.…
13 hours ago
California-based Fatburger is coming to Northeast Florida
Fatburger plans to open 40 sites in Florida, including one on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.…
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13 hours ago
Jacksonville Beach gears up for July Fourth crowd
Police launched a “spring surge” plan after violence erupted during spring holidays last year.…
1 day ago
Zunzibar seafood bar to replace Burrito Gallery in Riverside
Zunzibar describes itself as a “beachy sports bar” that serves sandwiches, wings, cocktails and frozen drinks.…
1 day ago
HiReformance pilates studio to open Downtown
The studio will occupy space on the ground floor of the historic Greenleaf & Crosby Building.…
1 day ago
2-way traffic is back on 2 Downtown streets
City officials say the change on Adams and Forsyth streets will make them more friendly to pedestrians and businesses.…
1 day ago
Authors seek to curb ‘summer slide’ as Duval gains in literacy
The 51 percent of Duval County third-grade students who scored a Level 3 or higher on the Florida Department of…
1 day ago
The story behind criminal charges at St. Augustine Airport
Three elected members of the St. Johns Airport Authority Board have been charged with Sunshine Law violations.…
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2 days ago
NOAA delays cutoff of data for hurricane forecasting
Meteorologists and scientists warn of severe consequences when the satellite data ends July 31.…
2 days ago
DeSantis vetoes money to tear down the Rodman Dam
The veto ended what appeared to be the most promising effort in years to remove the dam.…
2 days ago
ICE facility at Camp Blanding could house 2,000 detainees
The facility would be the second in Florida. President Donald Trump toured the first facility Tuesday in the Everglades.…
3 days ago
Fireworks will fly all over the First Coast
Here’s a wrap-up of some of the area’s major Independence Day events and fireworks displays.…
June 30, 2025
Percy Golden II named Jacksonville’s new fire chief
Golden, a 21-year veteran of the department, was selected from a field of 17 candidates.…
June 30, 2025
Magic Beach Motel building gets a reprieve for now
Plans to demolish the 75-year-old building in Vilano Beach are off the table, but that could change in the next…
June 30, 2025
DeSantis signs tax cuts for businesses and shoppers
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package eliminateding a commercial-lease tax and providing several sales tax breaks.…
June 30, 2025
Gilchrist and Amy Berg give $50M to Mayo Clinic
The money will be used to accelerate global health care innovation.…
June 30, 2025
Clay County deputy charged with sexual battery
Ryan Perry was accused of inappropriately touch a woman who had called to report a theft.…
June 30, 2025
Florida business leaders call for better math education
Many employers say it’s hard to find people with skills in critical thinking, data analysis and problem solving.…
June 30, 2025
Tropical development possible heading into July 4th holiday
The National Hurricane Center says there’s a 20% chance of development over the next seven days.…
June 27, 2025
Teacher loses license after conviction for Disney exposure
Christopher Allen-Black will serve 12 months’ probation for exposing himself at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort.…
June 27, 2025
Self-driving JTA vans hit the road Monday
Jacksonville’s autonomous people movers will begin passenger service Downtown after months of testing.…
June 27, 2025
Brentwood residents seek to stop medical examiner’s office
The Metro Gardens Neighborhood Association says the office threatens their health, safety and dignity.…
June 27, 2025
Sizemore’s Coastal Kitchen opens in Jacksonville Beach
The oceanfront seafood restaurant opened at 333 First St. N., in the former space of Salt Jax Beach.…
June 27, 2025
Hundreds will get payments for reform school abuse
The program will compensate people who were subjected to abuse at the Arthur G. Dozier School between 1940 and 1975.…
June 26, 2025
It’s been 60 years since St Augustine debuted the ‘Official State Play’
Cross and Sword became a staple at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and ran for more than 30 years…
June 26, 2025
City Council OKs money for housing and zoo
More public money could available for residential development Downtown and affordable housing across Duval County.…
June 26, 2025
St. Augustine sets its sights on neglected West City
A new Community Redevelopment Agency has a plan to bring life and money to the growing section of town.…
June 26, 2025
Corner Lot redevelops Casa Marina in Jax Beach
The Jacksonville developer will preserve the historic hotel and build a new mixed-use building across the street.…
June 26, 2025
St. Johns County considers World Golf Village townhomes
EnClave at WGV would start with 52 townhomes, and 16 of those would be reserved for workforce housing.…
June 26, 2025
EV automaker Rivian is expanding in St. Johns County
The electric vehicle manufacturer plans to open a service and demo center in St. Augustine in early 2026.…
June 25, 2025
Jacksonville NAACP hears outlook on academic funding
The local NAACP and Upsilon Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted a town hall on education.…
June 25, 2025
Deal for UF graduate campus sails through City Council
The incentives deal for the graduate campus in Downtown Jacksonville is headed to Mayor Donna Deegan for her signature.…
June 25, 2025
WHAT TO DO | ‘Murder on the Orient Express;’ ‘Flow;’ Black Music Month ‘Pop-Out’ concert
A murder mystery play in Fernandina, Academy Award-winning film ‘Flow’ Downtown and a Black Music Month concert in LaVilla are…
June 25, 2025
New Jacksonville fire chief could be selected by Monday
The search to replace retiring Chief Keith Powers is down to five finalists.…
June 25, 2025
Camp Blanding considered for ICE detention center
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state is looking to create detention facilities across Florida and Camp Blanding has the space.…
June 25, 2025
Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery closes in Tinseltown
Seven Bridges is owned by Kelly Cos. of Southern California, which closed Ragtime Tavern in Atlantic Beach in January.…
June 25, 2025
Florida fast-tracks immigrant detention center in Everglades
Environmentalists are raising alarms about “Alligator Alcatraz,” a detention center on a partially-built airstrip in the Everglades.…
June 24, 2025
Mayor Deegan vetoes bill tracking spending on undocumented immigrants
A City Council effort to override the mayor’s veto fell short, allowing it to stand.…
June 24, 2025
Duval judge denies new trial for Death Row inmate scheduled for execution
Duval County Circuit Judge Jeb Branham on Tuesday refused to grant a new trial or resentencing hearing for a Jacksonville…
June 24, 2025
More than 90 unmarked graves ID’d in St. Augustine cemeteries, thanks to state grant
The West Augustine Improvement Association is using state funds to locate unmarked graves in the historic San Sebastian and Pinehurst…
June 24, 2025
Northside fire station opens in Pumpkin Hill Creek area
Jacksonville’s growing Northeast corner gained the city’s news fire station after Tuesday’s ribbon cutting.…